Burglaries, counterfeit money reported in Opelika (crime reports)

OPELIKA, Alabama -- Two burglaries and another case of counterfeit money were reported recently, according to today's release from the Police Department. Items stolen during the burglaries include electronics and furniture.

• Criminal possession of a forged instrument reported at the Liberty at 1625 Pepperell Parkway on March 27 between 8:25 a.m. and 8:35 a.m. The complainant reported a man dressed in a gray shirt handed her money to make a purchase. When the clerk checked the ten dollar bill, it was counterfeit. She told the subject the bill was no good and he left the store in an unknown vehicle. The case remains under investigation.

• Burglary and theft of property reported in the 1100 block of Lake Street on March 27 between 6 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The victim reported receiving a text from someone he knew telling him they were going to sell his television. When the victim got home, his 47-inch Sony television and two chairs were missing from the living room of the residence. There is a suspect.

• Burglary reported in the 3400 block of Chilton Avenue on March 27 at 11 p.m. The complainant reported hearing a loud crash at her front door, heard voices in her house and saw the light come on in the living room. The complainant stated one of the subjects then looked into her room and she began screaming. The complainant then saw two males run out of the house. The case remains under investigation.